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Senior Thermal Analyst

Anduril· Mission Systems : Imaging Engineering : Imaging - Structural and Thermal Analysis
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Lexington, MA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior Thermal Analyst responsible for performing thermal analysis and owning thermal design aspects across hardware development programs, from conceptualization through production, including development of validated analytical models and support for hardware testing.

Responsibilities

  • Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed analysis. Use first principles as a basis for every decision and discern the right level of analysis to apply based on state of hardware design and program goals
  • Develop appropriate CFD models and simulations to predict temperatures, heat transfer, and fluid characteristics as needed to meet design schedules. Generate, maintain, and correlate integrated FEMs for imaging platforms.
  • Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions
  • Work closely with environmental test engineers to support the design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing of tests to validate models and predictions
  • Prepare technical reports to present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers
  • Stay current with advancements in thermal analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or have obtained a MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics
  • 7+ years of experience in a thermal analysis or thermo-physics analysis role
  • Thermal FEA experience – STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm
  • Familiarity with Matlab or Python (or equivalent) for developing analytical models and performing data acquisition & post-processing
  • Experience with performing test-model correlation and test based characterization of critical modelling input parameters
  • Good at working independently and with various teams and key stakeholders
  • Highly motivated, self-starting, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:First-principles thermal analysisCFD modelingThermal Finite Element AnalysisTest-model correlationData analysis

Benefits

  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and other support)
  • Explore Our Benefits (link provided in description)
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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